AUDITION NOTICE
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A Greek muse inspires love, laughter, and the world’s first Roller Disco in this 1980s glitter explosion based on the cult film and Broadway musical.
Xanadu Jr. is inspired by the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical and the Universal Pictures’ cult classic movie that starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Xanadu Jr. is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats.
Xanadu Jr. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first Roller Disco. (Hey, it’s 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
Audition Information
Auditions will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm at BREC’s Independence Park Theatre located at 7800 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. You are not required to be here the entire time. Time slots will be offered as we near the audition date.
Audition Requirements
The actor’s age range is ages 9 – 17.
Please prepare a 90-second package, that includes a memorized Broadway standard song, as well as a memorized monologue.
ALL SONGS WILL BE PERFORMED A CAPELLA, MEANING WITHOUT MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT.
A small dance audition will be taught during the audition, so please wear, or bring a change of clothes that are comfortable for movement. The Dance Audition is required for all casting.
Rehearsal Information
Rehearsals and the First Company Meeting will be held at Independence Park Theatre. First Company Meeting: September 13th from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Rehearsal Dates: September 20 – October 20 on Tuesday through Friday from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Technical Rehearsals are October 17th – 20th from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm, please be aware that the cast may be needed until 9:00 pm this week. The entire cast is required to be at this rehearsal to keep their role. No exceptions.
While the rehearsal schedule may not require the entire cast to be present for all rehearsals, we ask that you keep the dates of rehearsals in mind once you have registered. The official rehearsal schedule will be given at the First Company Meeting. All conflicts should be listed on the Audition Registration Form.
Performance Information
Friday, October 21st at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, October 22nd at 2:00 pm and again at 7:00 pm.
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Character Breakdown
Please note, that while the roles listed below may be gender specific, the actor’s gender expression will always be respected.
Sonny Malone
Sonny Malone is the young male lead from the beaches of California. He is wide-eyed, full of dreams and can be a bit sensitive; after all, he is an artist! While Sonny may not be the brightest, he is very sincere and earnest.
Gender: Male
Kira
Kira is the Greek heroine and loveable, young ingénue. She begins the play as Clio, the youngest and the most idealistic of the Muses. With the addition of leg warmers and an Australian accent, she quickly becomes Kira to help Sonny realize his dreams. She is ambitious, smart, and like Sonny, pure of heart.
Gender: Female
Danny Maguire
Danny Maguire is a real estate magnate and owner of the Xanadu theater. This is a wonderful part for a male actor who is adept at playing character roles. He should be a malleable actor who can evolve from being guarded about protecting the theater to becoming partners with Sonny and then betraying him.
Gender: Male
The Andrews Sisters
The Andrews Sisters (Maxene, Patty, and Laverne) are an exact duplicate of the Andrews Sisters that were famous in the 1940s.
Gender: Female
The Tubes
The Tubes is an iconic, hard-rockin’ new-wave band of the 80s. Cast young performers who are fearless and can really rock out.
Gender: Any
Melpomene
Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, is the eldest of the Muses and is most responsible for plotting against Kira.
Gender: Female
Calliope
Calliope, Muse of Epics, is Melpomene’s “Wing-Muse.” She is equally devious and listens closely to her sister’s direction.
Gender: Female
Other Muses
Erato, Euterpe, Polyhymnia, Terpischore, Thalia and Urania.
Zeus
The King of the Gods.
Gender: Male
Hera
Hera is Zeus’ wife and is known for her comparable status to her husband.
Gender: Female
Hermes
Hermes is a hilarious cameo role for a performer with excellent comedic skills.
Gender: Male
Thetis
Thetis is the Goddess of the Sea who tells the pivotal story of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, which in turn, changes Kira’s perspective about really loving Sonny.
Gender: Female
Aphrodite
The Goddess of Love.
Gender: Female
Sirens
Melpomene’s nine alluring daughters.
Gender: Female
Ensemble and *Featured Dancers
Eros, Cyclops, Centaur, and Medusa. And of course, there is the Greek Chorus, which is the foundation for the world of the play, as well as a lot of dancing!
*If you’d like to audition for only a Featured Dancer role, please note that on the Audition Registration Form where applicable.
Gender: Any
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If you have questions or need more information, please contact:
Xen or Jeffery at (225) 216-0660 during normal office operating hours of
Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.